"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
> King's Crown said...
>
>> Smells so good! We've had a blustery day today and it seems fitting.
>> I do have a question do any of you put potato in your soup?
>>
>> Lynne
>>
>> Split Pea Soup
>> 6 to 8 servings
>>
>> 2 1/4 cups dried split peas
>> 2 quarts cold water
>> 1 pound of ham shanks
>> 1 onions, diced
>> 1/4 tsp dried marjoram
>> 1/4 tsp dried thyme
>> 1 bay leaf
>> 2 stalks celery, chopped
>> 2 carrots, chopped
>>
>> In a large stock pot combine everything and simmer for 2 to 3 hours
>> until peas are soft. Remove ham shanks; cut off meat, dice and return
>> meat to soup. Run soup without the ham through a food mill if you
>> want a perfectly smooth soup. Then add the diced meat. I don't do it
>> as the peas take care of themselves and I like bits of vegetables in
>> my soup.
>
>
> I use bacon instead of the ham shank. Still, you've got a winner!!!
>
> My FAVORITE soup!
>

Mmm, mine too. I am going to make it and try to convert my husband to yet
another Foreign Food. lol